The book discusses the latest version of Kubernetes 1.10.Kubernetes - an open source system designed to work with container applications, deploy, scale, and manage them. If you want to run additional containers or automate management, then you cannot do without Kubernetes. The book begins with a study of the basics of Kubernetes, the architecture and layout of this system. You will learn how to create microservices with state preservation, familiarize yourself with such advanced features as horizontal auto-scaling of pods, rolling out updates, quoting resources, and equip long-term storage on the back end. Using real examples, you will explore the capabilities of network configuration, connection and configuration of plugins. This book will help you become a skilled conductor and handle container systems of any complexity.